Database Administrator
Reports To: Senior Manager, ICT Infrastructure
Job
Purpose:
Responsible
for the Bank’s database management and coordination of changes to computer
databases, testing and implementing databases using database management systems.
Key Responsibilities
· Confirm Backup was done and done to completion first thing in the morning
·
Check on space availability
in the database, if none free up some space for day to day activities.
·
Ensure database availability
as well as ensure its performance is at its very best by performance tuning if
it is not performing as is required.
·
Establish and calculate
optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
·
Specify users and user access
levels for each segment of database.
·
Review workflow charts
developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such
as updating records.
·
Work as part of a project
team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and
limitations.
·
Develop reports as required
by the business that includes CBK reports and ad hoc reports as required by the
business.
·
Review procedures in database
management system manuals for making changes to database.
·
Monitor database performance
throughout the day, in case of any abnormality attend to it assoon as possible
·
Test programs or databases,
correct errors and make necessary modifications.
·
Approve, schedule, plan, and
supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to
computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.
·
Train users and answer
questions.
·
Develop standards and
guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect
vulnerable information.
·
Put in place security
measures to protect Bank’s Data by applying approved DB security standards.
·
Report Database risk events
and service exceptions.
·
Research on emerging Database
technologies and innovations to improve the Bank’s DB offerings in line with
change management process.
·
Participate in BCP strategies
formulations and continuous reviews.
Qualifications
and experience
·
University degree in
sciences, mathematics, computer science or telecommunication/electronics
engineering
·
6 years’ experience in
database management, preferably in a Bank
·
Expert DBA skills for 11g
including extensive experience in implementing DB architecture using Oracle
RAC, SQL. Oracle database Certifications
·
Oracle Database management
Certifications.
·
Microsoft Certifications.
·
Knowledge of operating
systems (UNIX, SUN, AIX, Linux, Windows)
Job
specific competencies
·
Excellent database management
& system analysis skills.
·
Analytical ability and out of
box (innovative) thinking.
·
Excellent communication
skills. (Should be able to communicate with non IT users as well).
·
Flexibility in handling tasks
(multi -tasking).
·
Well organized and should be
aware of project management methodology.
·
Software Development Life
Cycle experience
·
Available for occasional work
outside normal business hours
Personal
attributes
·
Critical thinking – is able
to probe facts and challenge assumptions
·
Results oriented and
committed to meeting turn-around times/deadlines
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A keen eye for detail
·
High energy
·
High levels of
professionalism and professional development
How to Apply
Application closes on 22 November 2022.
